Re: Hot Starter

Jul 18, 2003 0 Replies



> Anyone know a quick temporary fix ?? My starter gets hot now, the 71 bus,
> and when I turn the engine off it won't start again until it has had time to
> cool off. My new bus will be ready in less than a week I think, so this
> isn't really something I want to pay to fix. Is there a quick way to cool
> it down if I mistakenly turn it off [like I did yesterday at 7-eleven] and
> avoid the 15 [give or take] minute cool-down wait ?
>
> diane

Jumper the starter solenoid terminal to battery cable terminal. (Or put in a Hard Start relay.)


If you're already at the 7-eleven, pick up a bag of ice to cool it off.


Speedy Jim

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